Millie Hughes-Fulford
NASA payload specialist and biologist
Born
1945
81 years ago
Died
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United States
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Served as a payload specialist for NASA and conducted important research in molecular biology. Flew on the STS-40 Space Shuttle mission in 1991, which focused on scientific experiments in microgravity. Researched the effects of space environment on biological systems, contributing to the understanding of space biology. Held a faculty position at the University of California, San Francisco, where engaged in research on the molecular mechanisms behind the aging process.
Completed the STS-40 Space Shuttle mission
Conducted research in microgravity
Contributed to aging research at UCSF
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